irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0CP2 SERIES: CP2 IS AN EXCITING SERIES AT COUNTY PLAYERS AND A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ACTORS, DIRECTORS, AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS ALIKE TO EXPERIENCE THIS UNIQUE FORM OF THEATRE WITH FULL DRAMATIC READINGS OF SELECTED PLAYS. NO COSTUMES, NO SETS, NO PROPS, AND THE ACTORS PERFORM WITH THEIR SCRIPTS IN HAND. THESE SHOWS ARE AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO EXPERIENCE GREAT THEATRE IN A FRESH NEW WAY, FOCUSING ON THE PLAYWRIGHT'S WORDS.
- #2 $0SKILL-BASED WORKSHOPS: THE WORKSHOPS FULFILL COUNTY PLAYERS' MISSION "TO DELIGHT, EDUCATE, AND CHALLENGE THE COMMUNITY AND TO NURTURE CREATIVE EXPRESSION, THROUGH THEATRE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. WE ALSO HOLD MANY EVENTS TO BUILD OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS OUR ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PICNIC, OUR ANNUAL THEATRE TOUR, OUR NEW CP TRAVEL ADVENTURES, AND HOSTING GATHERINGS FOR THE LOCAL COUNTY TOURISM AGENCY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adopt-a-Seat Program
Capital campaign allowing donors to sponsor theater seats with engraved plaques, supporting facility improvements.
CP2 Series
Dramatic readings of selected plays performed script-in-hand, without costumes, sets, or props, focusing on the playwright's words.
Main Stage Productions
Full theatrical productions presented at the Falls Theatre in Wappingers Falls, NY, as part of the annual season lineup.
Skill-Based Workshops
Educational workshops that nurture creative expression and fulfill the mission to educate and challenge the community through theater arts.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host community-building eventsHosts community-building events such as an annual volunteer recognition picnic, annual theatre tour, CP Travel Adventures, and gatherings in collaboration with the local county tourism agency to strengthen community engagement.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Offer theatre and performing arts education workshopsOffers skill-based workshops in theatre and performing arts designed to educate and challenge the community while nurturing creative expression.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Operate and maintain theatre facilityOperates the County Players Falls Theatre, a venue transformed from the old Academy Theatre through volunteer labor, and supports ongoing capital improvement efforts to sustain community theatre productions. The organization paid off the mortgage on the building and relies on volunteers for box office, concessions, ushering, and production crew support.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Produce theatrical performancesProduces and presents live theatrical productions, including the CP2 Series of dramatic readings performed without costumes, sets, or props, focusing on the playwright's words. The organization has presented over 200 productions and offers performances that explore themes of joy, love, family, friendship, challenge, and hope to audiences in the Hudson Valley community.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide ticket access and sales servicesOperates a phone-accessible box office and offers subscription seating, single tickets, and gift certificates in flexible dollar amounts or ticket combinations. Redemption is available online, by phone, and in person, with group ticket discounts of 15% for 12–24 people and 20% for 25 or more.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$224K
Contributions & grants$45K20%
Program service revenue$161K72%
Investment income$18K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$213K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.36M
Cash$170K
Investments$584K
Liabilities$101K
Net assets$1.26M
Liquid reserves42.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- CHRISTINE E CRAWFIS — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- CHRISTINE MCCARTHY — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID J RINGWOOD — BOARD MEMBER
- DYLAN PARKIN — BOARD MEMBER
- GLEN M MORRICE — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF WILSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JODY COLEMAN — SECRETARY
- JOE PETTIGNANO — BOARD MEMBER
- KIT COLBOURN — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- MARK WEGLINSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL A BODEN — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL J FROHNHOEFER — TREASURER
- ROSEMARY EVAUL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Arts Mid-Hudson Partner — Administers funding from the County of Dutchess to support County Players' projects.
- Board of Governors Partner — Leadership body that guides and oversees volunteer efforts and production activities.
- Cast & Crew of It’s Only A Play (2023) Partner — Group of performers who collectively adopted a seat
- Cast & Crew of Native Gardens (2022) Partner — Group of performers who collectively adopted a seat
- Cast & Crew of Prelude To A Kiss (2021) Partner — Group of performers who collectively adopted a seat
- Cast & Crew of Pride and Prejudice (2021) Partner — Group of performers who collectively adopted a seat
- Cast & Crew of Seven Keys to Baldpate (2022) Partner — Group of performers who collectively adopted a seat
- Cast & Crew of The Price (2021) Partner — Group of performers who collectively adopted a seat
- County of Dutchess Government — Provides funding for County Players' productions.
- Denny Rosemary Evaul Partner — Silver sponsor for Season 69 of County Players Inc
- Dutchess Pro Print Partner — Gold sponsor for Season 69 of County Players Inc
- Falls Theatre Partner — County Players operates at the Falls Theatre, indicating a venue partnership.
- Hudson Valley Credit Union Funder — Season 69 sponsor of County Players
- Hudson Valley Credit Union Partner — Season 69 sponsor of County Players Inc
- LOCAL COUNTY TOURISM AGENCY Partner — Hosts gatherings in collaboration with the local county tourism agency to build community relationships.
- MLC Partner — Bronze show sponsor for Season 69 of County Players Inc
- Powerhouse Theater Partner — Silver sponsor for Season 69 of County Players Inc
- Stewarts Shops Partner — Silver sponsor for Season 69 of County Players Inc
- Stissing Center Partner — Silver sponsor for Season 69 of County Players Inc
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts Education Through Live Performancemethodology: arts-education-through-performanceBy producing high-quality theatre and performing arts, we educate and challenge audiences, because live artistic experiences foster learning, critical reflection, and creative expression in the community.
- Script-in-Hand Theatre as Literary-Centric Performancemethodology: script-in-hand theatreBy presenting dramatic readings with scripts in hand and no production elements, we produce a focus on the playwright's language and textual authenticity, because the power of theatre lies in the written word and its direct interpretation.
- Theatre as a Medium for Human Connectionmethodology: theater-as-connectionBy staging theatre that explores shared human experiences and emotional journeys, we produce deeper audience engagement and empathy, because storytelling creates meaningful connections across diverse individuals.
- Volunteer-Driven Community Theatre Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven_modelBy relying on community volunteers for all artistic and operational roles, we sustain accessible live theatre, because collective community ownership fosters sustainability, inclusivity, and civic engagement.